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Baptist convention brings youth, service & Worship in Monroe meet

July 24, 2025August 5, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Church Announcements

The Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention gathered in Monroe this week for its annual session, drawing pastors, members, and youth from across the state for a time of worship, training, and community service. The convention, led by its president, Rev.…

The Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention

Rev. Vance Price announces marriage in surprise church moment

June 5, 2025June 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Church Announcements

In a moment that stunned and stirred his congregation, Rev. Vance Price announced his recent marriage to Janay Powell during Sunday’s worship service, saying he did so to maintain trust and transparency with his church family. “Most of you have…

Janay Powell, Marriage, Vance Price

Rev. Jackson retires as pastor Riverside after 43 years

January 23, 2025January 30, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Church Announcements

After 43 years of dedicated service, Rev. Clarence Jackson has retired as pastor of the historic Riverside Baptist Church. The congregation honored Rev. Jackson and his wife with a combined pastor’s anniversary and retirement program on Sunday, celebrating his profound…

Retires, Rev. Clarence Jackson, Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, Sis. Joyce Jackson

Packed house marks reopening of Mt. Olivet edifice

January 23, 2025January 30, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Church Announcements

A packed house showed up Sunday for the grand re-opening of the edifice of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The new edifice seats 350.  This is the third time the congregation has built an edifice under Pastor Oliver Billups, Jr.…

grand re-opening, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Oliver Billups Jr.

Mt. Olivet to open third new edifice in 30 years in Sunday evening worship

January 16, 2025January 23, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Church Announcements

One of Monroe’s most historic and beloved sanctuaries will once again open its doors, marking a triumphant chapter in the life of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church and its unwavering congregation. The grand reopening ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, January 19, 2025,…

grand reopening, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Rev. Oliver Billups Jr.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church to honor its Pastor & First Lady for 33 years and 2 months of faithful service

February 8, 2019 Free PressChurch Announcements

The Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 913 Beverly St., Monroe, LA., Glenn W. McKinney, Sr. Pastor/Teacher will be honoring Pastor McKinney and Lady McKinney for 33 years and 2 months of faithfulness and service. Special guest: The Rev. Lionel Wilson of…

Dottie McKinney, Glenn W. McKinney Sr., Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Pastor John L. Russell II & First Lady Candice Russell to celebrate their (1st) Anniversary

February 8, 2019 Free PressChurch Announcements

Friday, February 8, 2019 Pastor John L. Russell II & First Lady Candice Russell First (1st) Anniversary Celebration. Schedule of events: Friday, February 8, 2019 – 6:30 p.m. Pre-Anniversary Musical/School Retirement; Saturday, February 9, 2019 – 1:00 p.m. an afternoon…

Candice Russell, John L. Russell II

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